In December I broke the head of my humerus--nice chip off that has been screwed back on and cracked the tiba plateau. Have just started walking with a hemi walker and PT doing passive lifting of my elbow--ouch times 100 (and my PT says I'm not a woose). I am allowed to let my arm dangle from my shoulder and shrug my shoulders. All I can think about is getting back in the pool and moving my arm around. So scared that I won't have a full recovery. Anyone ever experienced these injuries? I'm 60 and know healing and recovery take longer. Next Dr. appointment on 29, should I ask if I can get back in pool?
Hi! I'm sorry to hear about your injury. I suppose that if your doctor(s) tell you you can't swim, then I guess you can't swim. But if they leave the door open a crack, then it's up to you to kick it wide open! You just have to be very patient and diligent with your PT.
In fact, if they tell you a return to swimming is possible, then I would even approach the PT as part of your swimming training; consider it dryland exercises! Put the same effort and consistency into it that you put into swimming. Diligent PT should at least theoretically pay off.
Good luck! Hope they give you some good news.
Hi! I'm sorry to hear about your injury. I suppose that if your doctor(s) tell you you can't swim, then I guess you can't swim. But if they leave the door open a crack, then it's up to you to kick it wide open! You just have to be very patient and diligent with your PT.
In fact, if they tell you a return to swimming is possible, then I would even approach the PT as part of your swimming training; consider it dryland exercises! Put the same effort and consistency into it that you put into swimming. Diligent PT should at least theoretically pay off.
Good luck! Hope they give you some good news.
